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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,326.83 and 572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,326.83 and 572.91 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,326.83 = 572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,326.83 = 572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,326.83 × 572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 760,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,151.31/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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