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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,324.35 and 610.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,324.35 and 610.00 is: 914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,324.35 = 610.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,324.35 = 610.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,324.35 × 610.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 807,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,850.19/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.51

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