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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.11, 1,327.66 and 610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.11, 1,327.66 and 610.37 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.11 : 1,327.66 = 610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.11/1,327.66 = 610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.11x = 1,327.66 × 610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.11x = 810,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,355.67/885.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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