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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.88, 1,224.02 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.88, 1,224.02 and 537.57 is: 741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.88 : 1,224.02 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.88/1,224.02 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.88x = 1,224.02 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.88x = 657,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,997.78/886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.92

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