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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,323.48 and 610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,323.48 and 610.34 is: 915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,323.48 = 610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,323.48 = 610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,323.48 × 610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 807,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,776.09/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.32

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