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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,223.78 and 591.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,223.78 and 591.78 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,223.78 = 591.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,223.78 = 591.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,223.78 × 591.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 724,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,208.53/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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