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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.52, 1,327.06 and 451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.52, 1,327.06 and 451.77 is: 677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.52 : 1,327.06 = 451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.52/1,327.06 = 451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.52x = 1,327.06 × 451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.52x = 599,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,525.90/885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.03

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