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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.42, 1,325.71 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.42, 1,325.71 and 576.48 is: 864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.42 : 1,325.71 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.42/1,325.71 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.42x = 1,325.71 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.42x = 764,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,242.42/884.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.12

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