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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,217.59 and 634.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,217.59 and 634.22 is: 875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,217.59 = 634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,217.59 = 634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,217.59 × 634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 772,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,219.93/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.37

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