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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,329.72 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,329.72 and 597.84 is: 895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,329.72 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,329.72 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,329.72 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 794,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,959.80/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.47

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