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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.67, 1,328.54 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.67, 1,328.54 and 574.02 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.67 : 1,328.54 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.67/1,328.54 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.67x = 1,328.54 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.67x = 762,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,605.66/885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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