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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,331.84 and 613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,331.84 and 613.10 is: 920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,331.84 = 613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,331.84 = 613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,331.84 × 613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 816,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,555.97/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.04

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