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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,327.02 and 609.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,327.02 and 609.29 is: 914.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,327.02 = 609.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,327.02 = 609.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,327.02 × 609.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 808,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,540.02/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.76

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