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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.91, 1,330.04 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.91, 1,330.04 and 262.02 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.91 : 1,330.04 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.91/1,330.04 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.91x = 1,330.04 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.91x = 348,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,497.08/886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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