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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.09, 1,327.78 and 807.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.09, 1,327.78 and 807.79 is: 1,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.09 : 1,327.78 = 807.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.09/1,327.78 = 807.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.09x = 1,327.78 × 807.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.09x = 1,072,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,562.07/886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.45

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