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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,325.78 and 576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,325.78 and 576.56 is: 864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,325.78 = 576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,325.78 = 576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,325.78 × 576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 764,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,391.72/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.22

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