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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.86, 1,328.67 and 612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.86, 1,328.67 and 612.18 is: 917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.86 : 1,328.67 = 612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.86/1,328.67 = 612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.86x = 1,328.67 × 612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.86x = 813,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,385.20/886.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.15

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