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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,216.17 and 633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,216.17 and 633.27 is: 873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,216.17 = 633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,216.17 = 633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,216.17 × 633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 770,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,163.98/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.53

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