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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,320.83 and 665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,320.83 and 665.09 is: 995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,320.83 = 665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,320.83 = 665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,320.83 × 665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 878,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,467.50/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.80

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