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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.08, 1,327.62 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.08, 1,327.62 and 885.08 is: 1,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.08 : 1,327.62 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.08/1,327.62 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.08x = 1,327.62 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.08x = 1,175,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,043.27/885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.62

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