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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.43, 1,331.30 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.43, 1,331.30 and 540.36 is: 811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.43 : 1,331.30 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.43/1,331.30 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.43x = 1,331.30 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.43x = 719,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,382.62/886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.55

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