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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.93, 1,330.17 and 580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.93, 1,330.17 and 580.93 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.93 : 1,330.17 = 580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.93/1,330.17 = 580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.93x = 1,330.17 × 580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.93x = 772,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,735.66/886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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