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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,223.98 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,223.98 and 532.91 is: 735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,223.98 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,223.98 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,223.98 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 652,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,263.73/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.43

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