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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.78, 1,223.94 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.78, 1,223.94 and 532.72 is: 735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.78 : 1,223.94 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.78/1,223.94 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.78x = 1,223.94 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.78x = 652,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,017.32/886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.26

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