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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,329.35 and 516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,329.35 and 516.46 is: 774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,329.35 = 516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,329.35 = 516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,329.35 × 516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 686,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,549.45/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.42

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