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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,327.44 and 612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,327.44 and 612.32 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,327.44 = 612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,327.44 = 612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,327.44 × 612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 812,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,818.06/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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