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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.53, 1,329.69 and 578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.53, 1,329.69 and 578.12 is: 868.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.53 : 1,329.69 = 578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.53/1,329.69 = 578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.53x = 1,329.69 × 578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.53x = 768,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,720.38/885.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.09

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