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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,327.87 and 755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,327.87 and 755.93 is: 1,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,327.87 = 755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,327.87 = 755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,327.87 × 755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 1,003,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,766.35/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.06

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