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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,224.32 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,224.32 and 537.68 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,224.32 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,224.32 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,224.32 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 658,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,292.38/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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