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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,223.91 and 537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,223.91 and 537.50 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,223.91 = 537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,223.91 = 537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,223.91 × 537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 657,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,854.68/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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