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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,326.36 and 796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,326.36 and 796.64 is: 1,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,326.36 = 796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,326.36 = 796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,326.36 × 796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 1,056,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,631.43/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.97

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