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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.86, 1,223.94 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.86, 1,223.94 and 537.66 is: 742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.86 : 1,223.94 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.86/1,223.94 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.86x = 1,223.94 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.86x = 658,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,063.58/886.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.02

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