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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.34, 1,329.77 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.34, 1,329.77 and 520.35 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.34 : 1,329.77 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.34/1,329.77 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.34x = 1,329.77 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.34x = 691,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,947.12/886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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