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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,330.19 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,330.19 and 386.40 is: 579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,330.19 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,330.19 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,330.19 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 513,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,989.92/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.70

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