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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,326.33 and 609.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,326.33 and 609.42 is: 915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,326.33 = 609.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,326.33 = 609.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,326.33 × 609.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 808,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,292.03/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.12

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