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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,328.85 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,328.85 and 366.07 is: 549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,328.85 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,328.85 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,328.85 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 486,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,448.80/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.17

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