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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,331.55 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,331.55 and 545.94 is: 820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,331.55 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,331.55 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,331.55 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 726,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,946.41/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.69

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