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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,220.10 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,220.10 and 753.09 is: 1,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,220.10 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,220.10 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,220.10 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 918,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,845.11/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.89

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