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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,328.33 and 515.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,328.33 and 515.29 is: 772.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,328.33 = 515.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,328.33 = 515.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,328.33 × 515.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 684,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,475.54/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.09

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