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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.23, 1,324.85 and 608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.23, 1,324.85 and 608.49 is: 912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.23 : 1,324.85 = 608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.23/1,324.85 = 608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.23x = 1,324.85 × 608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.23x = 806,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,159.90/883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.74

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