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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.64, 1,223.39 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.64, 1,223.39 and 537.13 is: 741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.64 : 1,223.39 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.64/1,223.39 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.64x = 1,223.39 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.64x = 657,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,110.67/886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.12

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