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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.64, 1,328 and 608.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.64, 1,328 and 608.42 is: 912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.64 : 1,328 = 608.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.64/1,328 = 608.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.64x = 1,328 × 608.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.64x = 807,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,975.12/885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.31

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