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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,328.79 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,328.79 and 612.14 is: 916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,328.79 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,328.79 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,328.79 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 813,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,405.51/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.10

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