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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,328.04 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,328.04 and 629.12 is: 942.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,328.04 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,328.04 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,328.04 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 835,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,496.52/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.83

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