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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.98, 1,325.94 and 576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.98, 1,325.94 and 576.46 is: 863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.98 : 1,325.94 = 576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.98/1,325.94 = 576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.98x = 1,325.94 × 576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.98x = 764,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,351.37/884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.69

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