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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,323.66 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,323.66 and 608.76 is: 911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,323.66 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,323.66 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,323.66 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 805,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,791.26/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.24

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