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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,224.32 and 720.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,224.32 and 720.63 is: 995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,224.32 = 720.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,224.32 = 720.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,224.32 × 720.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 882,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,278.12/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.04

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