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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.60, 1,219.68 and 652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.60, 1,219.68 and 652.32 is: 898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.60 : 1,219.68 = 652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.60/1,219.68 = 652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.60x = 1,219.68 × 652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.60x = 795,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,621.66/885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.40

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