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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.23, 1,327.85 and 610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.23, 1,327.85 and 610.49 is: 915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.23 : 1,327.85 = 610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.23/1,327.85 = 610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.23x = 1,327.85 × 610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.23x = 810,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,639.15/885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.74

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