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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.43, 1,329.45 and 580.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.43, 1,329.45 and 580.43 is: 870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.43 : 1,329.45 = 580.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.43/1,329.45 = 580.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.43x = 1,329.45 × 580.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.43x = 771,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,652.66/886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.52

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