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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,216.90 and 583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,216.90 and 583.45 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,216.90 = 583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,216.90 = 583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,216.90 × 583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 709,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,991.30/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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