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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.74, 1,224.36 and 537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.74, 1,224.36 and 537.90 is: 742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.74 : 1,224.36 = 537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.74/1,224.36 = 537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.74x = 1,224.36 × 537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.74x = 658,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,583.24/886.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.70

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