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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,326.92 and 609.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,326.92 and 609.87 is: 914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,326.92 = 609.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,326.92 = 609.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,326.92 × 609.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 809,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,248.70/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.81

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