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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,330.38 and 614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,330.38 and 614.46 is: 922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,330.38 = 614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,330.38 = 614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,330.38 × 614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 817,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,465.29/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.17

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