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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,327.38 and 576.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,327.38 and 576.93 is: 865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,327.38 = 576.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,327.38 = 576.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,327.38 × 576.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 765,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,805.34/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.43

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