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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,216.98 and 786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,216.98 and 786.14 is: 1,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,216.98 = 786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,216.98 = 786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,216.98 × 786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 956,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,712.73/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.10

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