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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,328.33 and 576.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,328.33 and 576.59 is: 866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,328.33 = 576.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,328.33 = 576.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,328.33 × 576.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 765,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,896.59/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.15

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