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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,328.02 and 521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,328.02 and 521.12 is: 781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,328.02 = 521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,328.02 = 521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,328.02 × 521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 692,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,057.78/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.09

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