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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.15, 1,215.69 and 633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.15, 1,215.69 and 633.03 is: 872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.15 : 1,215.69 = 633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.15/1,215.69 = 633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.15x = 1,215.69 × 633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.15x = 769,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,568.24/882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.38

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