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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.52, 1,326.76 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.52, 1,326.76 and 577.20 is: 864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.52 : 1,326.76 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.52/1,326.76 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.52x = 1,326.76 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.52x = 765,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,805.87/885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.81

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