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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,220.62 and 753.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,220.62 and 753.47 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,220.62 = 753.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,220.62 = 753.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,220.62 × 753.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 919,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,700.55/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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