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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,332 and 610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,332 and 610.24 is: 915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,332 = 610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,332 = 610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,332 × 610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 812,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,839.68/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.75

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