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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.59, 1,331.10 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.59, 1,331.10 and 563.40 is: 845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.59 : 1,331.10 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.59/1,331.10 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.59x = 1,331.10 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.59x = 749,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,941.74/886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.87

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