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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.91, 1,328.54 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.91, 1,328.54 and 261.02 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.91 : 1,328.54 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.91/1,328.54 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.91x = 1,328.54 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.91x = 346,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,775.51/885.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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