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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.27, 1,328.19 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.27, 1,328.19 and 452.52 is: 678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.27 : 1,328.19 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.27/1,328.19 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.27x = 1,328.19 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.27x = 601,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,032.54/886.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.16

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