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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.59, 1,329.64 and 530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.59, 1,329.64 and 530.17 is: 795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.59 : 1,329.64 = 530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.59/1,329.64 = 530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.59x = 1,329.64 × 530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.59x = 704,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,930.59/886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.10

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