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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,331.61 and 766.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,331.61 and 766.94 is: 1,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,331.61 = 766.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,331.61 = 766.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,331.61 × 766.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 1,021,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,264.97/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.76

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