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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.55, 1,329.85 and 626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.55, 1,329.85 and 626.87 is: 940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.55 : 1,329.85 = 626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.55/1,329.85 = 626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.55x = 1,329.85 × 626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.55x = 833,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,647.18/886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.33

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