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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.23, 1,330.41 and 589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.23, 1,330.41 and 589.97 is: 885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.23 : 1,330.41 = 589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.23/1,330.41 = 589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.23x = 1,330.41 × 589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.23x = 784,901.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,901.99/886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.66

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