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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,329.21 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,329.21 and 540.07 is: 809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,329.21 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,329.21 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,329.21 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 717,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,863.12/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.48

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