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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.48, 1,327.03 and 608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.48, 1,327.03 and 608.24 is: 910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.48 : 1,327.03 = 608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.48/1,327.03 = 608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.48x = 1,327.03 × 608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.48x = 807,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,154.52/886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.52

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