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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.77, 1,325.92 and 576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.77, 1,325.92 and 576.96 is: 863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.77 : 1,325.92 = 576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.77/1,325.92 = 576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.77x = 1,325.92 × 576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.77x = 765,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,001.04/885.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.66

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