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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,327.81 and 452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,327.81 and 452.27 is: 677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,327.81 = 452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,327.81 = 452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,327.81 × 452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 600,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,528.63/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.78

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