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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,327.66 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,327.66 and 539.32 is: 808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,327.66 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,327.66 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,327.66 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 716,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,031.92/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.01

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