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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,327.76 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,327.76 and 452.08 is: 677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,327.76 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,327.76 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,327.76 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 600,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,253.74/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.61

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