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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,330.65 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,330.65 and 562.14 is: 844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,330.65 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,330.65 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,330.65 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 748,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,011.59/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.12

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