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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,327.50 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,327.50 and 501.32 is: 750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,327.50 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,327.50 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,327.50 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 665,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,502.30/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.62

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