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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.76, 1,329.56 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.76, 1,329.56 and 366.62 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.76 : 1,329.56 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.76/1,329.56 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.76x = 1,329.56 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.76x = 487,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,446.60/886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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