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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,330.20 and 627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,330.20 and 627.60 is: 941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,330.20 = 627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,330.20 = 627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,330.20 × 627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 834,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,833.52/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.40

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