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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.10, 1,217.29 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.10, 1,217.29 and 483.77 is: 667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.10 : 1,217.29 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.10/1,217.29 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.10x = 1,217.29 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.10x = 588,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,879.88/882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.59

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