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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.51, 1,327.67 and 611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.51, 1,327.67 and 611.74 is: 918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.51 : 1,327.67 = 611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.51/1,327.67 = 611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.51x = 1,327.67 × 611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.51x = 812,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,188.85/884.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.24

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