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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.90, 1,331.03 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.90, 1,331.03 and 626.34 is: 939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.90 : 1,331.03 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.90/1,331.03 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.90x = 1,331.03 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.90x = 833,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,677.33/886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.99

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