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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.28, 1,325.49 and 610.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.28, 1,325.49 and 610.69 is: 914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.28 : 1,325.49 = 610.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.28/1,325.49 = 610.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.28x = 1,325.49 × 610.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.28x = 809,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,463.49/885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.36

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