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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.38, 1,326.27 and 608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.38, 1,326.27 and 608.79 is: 914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.38 : 1,326.27 = 608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.38/1,326.27 = 608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.38x = 1,326.27 × 608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.38x = 807,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,419.91/883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.01

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