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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,331.03 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,331.03 and 521.74 is: 783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,331.03 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,331.03 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,331.03 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 694,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,454.56/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.19

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