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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,324.61 and 611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,324.61 and 611.10 is: 916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,324.61 = 611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,324.61 = 611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,324.61 × 611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 809,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,459.49/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.45

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