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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.30, 1,324.80 and 609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.30, 1,324.80 and 609.60 is: 915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.30 : 1,324.80 = 609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.30/1,324.80 = 609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.30x = 1,324.80 × 609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.30x = 807,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,598.08/882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.33

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