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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,328.97 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,328.97 and 539.48 is: 809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,328.97 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,328.97 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,328.97 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 716,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,946.09/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.30

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