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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.75, 1,329.21 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.75, 1,329.21 and 539.16 is: 808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.75 : 1,329.21 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.75/1,329.21 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.75x = 1,329.21 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.75x = 716,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,651.88/886.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.18

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