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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.40, 1,327.02 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.40, 1,327.02 and 537.64 is: 805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.40 : 1,327.02 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.40/1,327.02 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.40x = 1,327.02 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.40x = 713,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,459.03/885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.80

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