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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,223.04 and 537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,223.04 and 537.22 is: 741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,223.04 = 537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,223.04 = 537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,223.04 × 537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 657,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,041.55/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.08

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