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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,222.19 and 767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,222.19 and 767.86 is: 1,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,222.19 = 767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,222.19 = 767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,222.19 × 767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 938,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,470.81/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.11

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