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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323.07 and 608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323.07 and 608.06 is: 912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323.07 = 608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323.07 = 608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323.07 × 608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 804,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,497.81/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.09

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