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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.07, 1,329.38 and 639.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.07, 1,329.38 and 639.83 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.07 : 1,329.38 = 639.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.07/1,329.38 = 639.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.07x = 1,329.38 × 639.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.07x = 850,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,577.21/886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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