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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.13, 1,326.48 and 577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.13, 1,326.48 and 577.31 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.13 : 1,326.48 = 577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.13/1,326.48 = 577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.13x = 1,326.48 × 577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.13x = 765,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,790.17/886.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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