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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.73, 1,328.95 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.73, 1,328.95 and 418.05 is: 626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.73 : 1,328.95 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.73/1,328.95 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.73x = 1,328.95 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.73x = 555,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,567.55/886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.54

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