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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,325.87 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,325.87 and 539.46 is: 807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,325.87 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,325.87 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,325.87 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 715,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,253.16/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.11

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