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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.08, 1,328.34 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.08, 1,328.34 and 452.36 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.08 : 1,328.34 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.08/1,328.34 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.08x = 1,328.34 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.08x = 600,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,887.88/885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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