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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,327.69 and 860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,327.69 and 860.63 is: 1,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,327.69 = 860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,327.69 = 860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,327.69 × 860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 1,142,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,644.28/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.70

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