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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.35, 1,328.33 and 639.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.35, 1,328.33 and 639.98 is: 959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.35 : 1,328.33 = 639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.35/1,328.33 = 639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.35x = 1,328.33 × 639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.35x = 850,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,106.00/886.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.10

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