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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.66, 1,326.71 and 578.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.66, 1,326.71 and 578.14 is: 867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.66 : 1,326.71 = 578.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.66/1,326.71 = 578.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.66x = 1,326.71 × 578.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.66x = 767,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,022.25/884.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.03

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