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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,214.16 and 817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,214.16 and 817.28 is: 1,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,214.16 = 817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,214.16 = 817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,214.16 × 817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 992,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,308.68/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.96

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