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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.84, 1,328.16 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.84, 1,328.16 and 614 is: 918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.84 : 1,328.16 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.84/1,328.16 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.84x = 1,328.16 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.84x = 815,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,490.24/887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.51

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