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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,326.51 and 654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,326.51 and 654.30 is: 980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,326.51 = 654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,326.51 = 654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,326.51 × 654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 867,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,935.49/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.35

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