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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.14, 1,325.12 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.14, 1,325.12 and 655.08 is: 980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.14 : 1,325.12 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.14/1,325.12 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.14x = 1,325.12 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.14x = 868,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,059.61/885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.70

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