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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.40, 1,328.52 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.40, 1,328.52 and 538.64 is: 807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.40 : 1,328.52 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.40/1,328.52 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.40x = 1,328.52 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.40x = 715,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,594.01/886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.30

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