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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.23, 1,328.39 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.23, 1,328.39 and 452.33 is: 678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.23 : 1,328.39 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.23/1,328.39 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.23x = 1,328.39 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.23x = 600,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,870.65/885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.77

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