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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,326.17 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,326.17 and 610.74 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,326.17 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,326.17 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,326.17 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 809,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,946.59/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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