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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.59, 1,329.89 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.59, 1,329.89 and 261.95 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.59 : 1,329.89 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.59/1,329.89 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.59x = 1,329.89 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.59x = 348,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,356.73/886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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