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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.67, 1,323.30 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.67, 1,323.30 and 607.96 is: 911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.67 : 1,323.30 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.67/1,323.30 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.67x = 1,323.30 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.67x = 804,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,513.47/882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.45

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