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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.64, 1,327.02 and 520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.64, 1,327.02 and 520.72 is: 780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.64 : 1,327.02 = 520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.64/1,327.02 = 520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.64x = 1,327.02 × 520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.64x = 691,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,005.85/885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.23

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