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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,331.04 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,331.04 and 522.32 is: 783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,331.04 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,331.04 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,331.04 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 695,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,228.81/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.97

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