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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.26, 1,328.94 and 516.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.26, 1,328.94 and 516.18 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.26 : 1,328.94 = 516.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.26/1,328.94 = 516.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.26x = 1,328.94 × 516.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.26x = 685,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,977.23/886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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