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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.12, 1,330.14 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.12, 1,330.14 and 539.80 is: 810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.12 : 1,330.14 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.12/1,330.14 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.12x = 1,330.14 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.12x = 718,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,009.57/886.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.28

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