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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,328.15 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,328.15 and 652.26 is: 979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,328.15 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,328.15 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,328.15 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 866,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,295.86/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.66

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