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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,329.12 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,329.12 and 608.76 is: 912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,329.12 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,329.12 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,329.12 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 809,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,115.09/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.52

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