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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.01, 1,327.34 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.01, 1,327.34 and 417.84 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.01 : 1,327.34 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.01/1,327.34 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.01x = 1,327.34 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.01x = 554,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,613.66/886.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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