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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,325.33 and 609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,325.33 and 609.56 is: 914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,325.33 = 609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,325.33 = 609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,325.33 × 609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 807,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,858.48/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.34

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