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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.48, 1,330.12 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.48, 1,330.12 and 561.12 is: 841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.48 : 1,330.12 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.48/1,330.12 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.48x = 1,330.12 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.48x = 746,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,356.93/886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.93

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