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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.42, 1,328.13 and 611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.42, 1,328.13 and 611.43 is: 917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.42 : 1,328.13 = 611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.42/1,328.13 = 611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.42x = 1,328.13 × 611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.42x = 812,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,058.53/885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.15

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