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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.48, 1,327.92 and 655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.48, 1,327.92 and 655.84 is: 982.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.48 : 1,327.92 = 655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.48/1,327.92 = 655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.48x = 1,327.92 × 655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.48x = 870,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,903.05/886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.43

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