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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,326.06 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,326.06 and 624.48 is: 935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,326.06 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,326.06 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,326.06 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 828,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,097.95/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.68

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