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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,326.95 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,326.95 and 364.63 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,326.95 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,326.95 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,326.95 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 483,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,845.78/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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