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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.34, 1,329.48 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.34, 1,329.48 and 563.18 is: 844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.34 : 1,329.48 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.34/1,329.48 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.34x = 1,329.48 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.34x = 748,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,736.55/886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.75

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