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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,329.46 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,329.46 and 627.68 is: 941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,329.46 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,329.46 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,329.46 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 834,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,475.45/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.82

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