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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,329.66 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,329.66 and 613.20 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,329.66 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,329.66 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,329.66 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 815,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,347.51/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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