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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,328.48 and 612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,328.48 and 612.70 is: 917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,328.48 = 612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,328.48 = 612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,328.48 × 612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 813,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,959.70/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.37

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