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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,323.72 and 607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,323.72 and 607.75 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,323.72 = 607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,323.72 = 607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,323.72 × 607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 804,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,487.52/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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