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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,217.03 and 812.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,217.03 and 812.22 is: 1,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,217.03 = 812.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,217.03 = 812.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,217.03 × 812.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 988,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,492.05/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.53

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