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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,326.72 and 712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,326.72 and 712.77 is: 1,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,326.72 = 712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,326.72 = 712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,326.72 × 712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 945,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,646.21/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.68

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