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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,324.62 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,324.62 and 595.68 is: 891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,324.62 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,324.62 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,324.62 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 789,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,049.64/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.82

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