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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.28, 1,328.62 and 520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.28, 1,328.62 and 520.37 is: 780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.28 : 1,328.62 = 520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.28/1,328.62 = 520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.28x = 1,328.62 × 520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.28x = 691,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,378.61/885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.97

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