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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,331.86 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,331.86 and 865.32 is: 1,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,331.86 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,331.86 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,331.86 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 1,152,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,478.44/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.61

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