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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.84, 1,223.82 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.84, 1,223.82 and 537.56 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.84 : 1,223.82 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.84/1,223.82 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.84x = 1,223.82 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.84x = 657,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,876.68/886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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