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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.59, 1,226.86 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.59, 1,226.86 and 574.62 is: 793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.59 : 1,226.86 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.59/1,226.86 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.59x = 1,226.86 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.59x = 704,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,975.49/888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.36

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