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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.25, 1,330.15 and 608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.25, 1,330.15 and 608.84 is: 912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.25 : 1,330.15 = 608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.25/1,330.15 = 608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.25x = 1,330.15 × 608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.25x = 809,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,848.53/887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.76

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