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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,330.34 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,330.34 and 614 is: 920.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,330.34 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,330.34 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,330.34 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 816,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,828.76/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.49

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