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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.22, 1,214.69 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.22, 1,214.69 and 671.73 is: 924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.22 : 1,214.69 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.22/1,214.69 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.22x = 1,214.69 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.22x = 815,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,943.71/882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.88

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