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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,328.04 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,328.04 and 611.64 is: 915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,328.04 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,328.04 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,328.04 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 812,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,282.39/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.35

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