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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,218 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,218 and 620.52 is: 856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,218 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,218 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,218 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 755,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,793.36/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.73

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