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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.43, 1,327.49 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.43, 1,327.49 and 610.74 is: 915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.43 : 1,327.49 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.43/1,327.49 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.43x = 1,327.49 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.43x = 810,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,750.48/885.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.66

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