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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,326.34 and 766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,326.34 and 766.16 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,326.34 = 766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,326.34 = 766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,326.34 × 766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 1,016,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,188.65/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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