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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.26, 1,327.96 and 521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.26, 1,327.96 and 521.36 is: 781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.26 : 1,327.96 = 521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.26/1,327.96 = 521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.26x = 1,327.96 × 521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.26x = 692,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,345.23/886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.20

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