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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.46, 1,325.87 and 611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.46, 1,325.87 and 611.45 is: 917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.46 : 1,325.87 = 611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.46/1,325.87 = 611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.46x = 1,325.87 × 611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.46x = 810,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,700.79/883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.65

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