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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.72, 1,330.40 and 610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.72, 1,330.40 and 610.48 is: 913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.72 : 1,330.40 = 610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.72/1,330.40 = 610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.72x = 1,330.40 × 610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.72x = 812,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,185.78/888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.89

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