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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.00, 1,217.53 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.00, 1,217.53 and 633.96 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.00 : 1,217.53 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.00/1,217.53 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.00x = 1,217.53 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.00x = 771,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,857.65/882.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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