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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.06, 1,329.06 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.06, 1,329.06 and 520.60 is: 780.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.06 : 1,329.06 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.06/1,329.06 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.06x = 1,329.06 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.06x = 691,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,908.64/886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.88

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