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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.95, 1,223.62 and 527.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.95, 1,223.62 and 527.97 is: 728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.95 : 1,223.62 = 527.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.95/1,223.62 = 527.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.95x = 1,223.62 × 527.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.95x = 646,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,028.53/886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.37

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