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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,324.77 and 607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,324.77 and 607.79 is: 912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,324.77 = 607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,324.77 = 607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,324.77 × 607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 805,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,181.96/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.51

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