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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,328.02 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,328.02 and 520.54 is: 781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,328.02 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,328.02 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,328.02 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 691,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,287.53/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.08

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