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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.10, 1,217.10 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.10, 1,217.10 and 687.07 is: 948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.10 : 1,217.10 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.10/1,217.10 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.10x = 1,217.10 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.10x = 836,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,232.90/882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.00

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