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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,326.83 and 810.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,326.83 and 810.77 is: 1,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,326.83 = 810.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,326.83 = 810.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,326.83 × 810.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 1,075,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,753.22/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.66

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