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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.72, 1,223.34 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.72, 1,223.34 and 572.32 is: 789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.72 : 1,223.34 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.72/1,223.34 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.72x = 1,223.34 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.72x = 700,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,141.95/886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.59

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