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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.68, 1,326.30 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.68, 1,326.30 and 609.96 is: 914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.68 : 1,326.30 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.68/1,326.30 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.68x = 1,326.30 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.68x = 808,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,989.95/884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.44

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