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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,328.08 and 626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,328.08 and 626.76 is: 940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,328.08 = 626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,328.08 = 626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,328.08 × 626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 832,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,387.42/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.42

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