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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,336.64 and 886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,336.64 and 886.68 is: 1,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,336.64 = 886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,336.64 = 886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,336.64 × 886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 1,185,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,167.52/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.35

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