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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.76, 1,330.77 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.76, 1,330.77 and 594.82 is: 892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.76 : 1,330.77 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.76/1,330.77 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.76x = 1,330.77 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.76x = 791,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,568.61/886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.65

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