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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,331.12 and 614.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,331.12 and 614.95 is: 922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,331.12 = 614.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,331.12 = 614.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,331.12 × 614.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 818,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,572.24/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.90

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