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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,217.04 and 661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,217.04 and 661.16 is: 912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,217.04 = 661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,217.04 = 661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,217.04 × 661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 804,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,658.17/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.10

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