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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.43, 1,327.95 and 579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.43, 1,327.95 and 579.43 is: 869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.43 : 1,327.95 = 579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.43/1,327.95 = 579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.43x = 1,327.95 × 579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.43x = 769,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,454.07/885.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.02

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