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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.71, 1,329.25 and 613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.71, 1,329.25 and 613.71 is: 921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.71 : 1,329.25 = 613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.71/1,329.25 = 613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.71x = 1,329.25 × 613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.71x = 815,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,767.37/885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.04

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