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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,325.76 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,325.76 and 576 is: 863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,325.76 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,325.76 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,325.76 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 763,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,637.76/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.69

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