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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.93, 1,330.18 and 580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.93, 1,330.18 and 580.75 is: 870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.93 : 1,330.18 = 580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.93/1,330.18 = 580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.93x = 1,330.18 × 580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.93x = 772,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,502.04/886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.98

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