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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,324.78 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,324.78 and 607.80 is: 912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,324.78 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,324.78 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,324.78 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 805,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,201.28/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.53

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