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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.26, 1,325.40 and 576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.26, 1,325.40 and 576.70 is: 864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.26 : 1,325.40 = 576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.26/1,325.40 = 576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.26x = 1,325.40 × 576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.26x = 764,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,358.18/884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.40

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