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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,327.89 and 578.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,327.89 and 578.27 is: 865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,327.89 = 578.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,327.89 = 578.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,327.89 × 578.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 767,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,882.27/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.62

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