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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.59, 1,222.29 and 720.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.59, 1,222.29 and 720.54 is: 993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.59 : 1,222.29 = 720.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.59/1,222.29 = 720.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.59x = 1,222.29 × 720.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.59x = 880,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,708.84/886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.37

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