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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,320.39 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,320.39 and 607.50 is: 909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,320.39 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,320.39 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,320.39 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 802,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,136.93/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.45

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