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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.95, 1,330.43 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.95, 1,330.43 and 562.55 is: 843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.95 : 1,330.43 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.95/1,330.43 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.95x = 1,330.43 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.95x = 748,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,423.93/886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.82

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