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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.91, 1,223.64 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.91, 1,223.64 and 592.25 is: 817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.91 : 1,223.64 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.91/1,223.64 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.91x = 1,223.64 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.91x = 724,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,694.67/886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.11

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