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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.36, 1,328.04 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.36, 1,328.04 and 560.82 is: 841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.36 : 1,328.04 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.36/1,328.04 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.36x = 1,328.04 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.36x = 744,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,791.39/885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.23

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