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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.89, 1,329.66 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.89, 1,329.66 and 540.16 is: 809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.89 : 1,329.66 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.89/1,329.66 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.89x = 1,329.66 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.89x = 718,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,219.80/886.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.82

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