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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.03, 1,328.60 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.03, 1,328.60 and 515.96 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.03 : 1,328.60 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.03/1,328.60 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.03x = 1,328.60 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.03x = 685,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,499.47/886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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