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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,329.39 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,329.39 and 577.76 is: 866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,329.39 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,329.39 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,329.39 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 768,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,068.37/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.91

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