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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.36, 1,330.50 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.36, 1,330.50 and 751.08 is: 1,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.36 : 1,330.50 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.36/1,330.50 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.36x = 1,330.50 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.36x = 999,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,311.94/886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.43

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