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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,330.59 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,330.59 and 293.97 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,330.59 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,330.59 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,330.59 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 391,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,153.54/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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