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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,330.83 and 757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,330.83 and 757.27 is: 1,136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,330.83 = 757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,330.83 = 757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,330.83 × 757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 1,007,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,797.01/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.91

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