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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.77, 1,327.77 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.77, 1,327.77 and 391.74 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.77 : 1,327.77 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.77/1,327.77 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.77x = 1,327.77 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.77x = 520,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,140.62/885.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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