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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.54, 1,323.11 and 609.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.54, 1,323.11 and 609.38 is: 914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.54 : 1,323.11 = 609.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.54/1,323.11 = 609.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.54x = 1,323.11 × 609.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.54x = 806,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,276.77/881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.62

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