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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,222.74 and 720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,222.74 and 720.24 is: 993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,222.74 = 720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,222.74 = 720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,222.74 × 720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 880,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,666.26/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.20

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