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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.71, 1,328.73 and 611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.71, 1,328.73 and 611.93 is: 918.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.71 : 1,328.73 = 611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.71/1,328.73 = 611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.71x = 1,328.73 × 611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.71x = 813,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,089.75/885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.01

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