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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.13, 1,324.99 and 576.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.13, 1,324.99 and 576.33 is: 862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.13 : 1,324.99 = 576.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.13/1,324.99 = 576.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.13x = 1,324.99 × 576.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.13x = 763,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,631.49/885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.73

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