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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,323.86 and 610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,323.86 and 610.59 is: 915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,323.86 = 610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,323.86 = 610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,323.86 × 610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 808,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,335.68/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.70

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