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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,325.16 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,325.16 and 610.20 is: 914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,325.16 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,325.16 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,325.16 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 808,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,612.63/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.74

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