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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.80, 1,328.70 and 656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.80, 1,328.70 and 656.30 is: 984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.80 : 1,328.70 = 656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.80/1,328.70 = 656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.80x = 1,328.70 × 656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.80x = 872,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,025.81/885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.45

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