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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,322.94 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,322.94 and 609.32 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,322.94 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,322.94 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,322.94 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 806,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,093.80/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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