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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.54, 1,328.75 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.54, 1,328.75 and 627.20 is: 941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.54 : 1,328.75 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.54/1,328.75 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.54x = 1,328.75 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.54x = 833,396.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,396.89/885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.12

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