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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.63, 1,329.75 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.63, 1,329.75 and 261.77 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.63 : 1,329.75 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.63/1,329.75 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.63x = 1,329.75 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.63x = 348,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,088.66/886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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