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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.16, 1,327.26 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.16, 1,327.26 and 577 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.16 : 1,327.26 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.16/1,327.26 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.16x = 1,327.26 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.16x = 765,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,829.02/885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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