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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.72, 1,223.29 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.72, 1,223.29 and 572.02 is: 789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.72 : 1,223.29 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.72/1,223.29 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.72x = 1,223.29 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.72x = 699,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,740.70/886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.14

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