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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.00, 1,328.08 and 592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.00, 1,328.08 and 592.81 is: 889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.00 : 1,328.08 = 592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.00/1,328.08 = 592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.00x = 1,328.08 × 592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.00x = 787,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,297.62/885.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.61

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