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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.30, 1,326.30 and 610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.30, 1,326.30 and 610.60 is: 916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.30 : 1,326.30 = 610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.30/1,326.30 = 610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.30x = 1,326.30 × 610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.30x = 809,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,838.78/883.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.83

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