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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,329.93 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,329.93 and 574.55 is: 861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,329.93 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,329.93 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,329.93 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 764,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,111.28/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.51

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