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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,326.20 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,326.20 and 577.15 is: 863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,326.20 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,326.20 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,326.20 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 765,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,411.97/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.94

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