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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.19, 1,326.40 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.19, 1,326.40 and 559.88 is: 838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.19 : 1,326.40 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.19/1,326.40 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.19x = 1,326.40 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.19x = 742,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,619.95/885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.94

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