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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.31, 1,326.47 and 610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.31, 1,326.47 and 610.32 is: 915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.31 : 1,326.47 = 610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.31/1,326.47 = 610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.31x = 1,326.47 × 610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.31x = 809,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,571.17/884.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.48

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