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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,327.32 and 652.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,327.32 and 652.78 is: 978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,327.32 = 652.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,327.32 = 652.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,327.32 × 652.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 866,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,438.05/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.23

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