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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,328.16 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,328.16 and 452.28 is: 678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,328.16 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,328.16 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,328.16 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 600,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,700.20/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.67

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