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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.29, 1,329.16 and 820.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.29, 1,329.16 and 820.41 is: 1,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.29 : 1,329.16 = 820.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.29/1,329.16 = 820.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.29x = 1,329.16 × 820.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.29x = 1,090,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,456.16/886.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.36

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