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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,217.64 and 660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,217.64 and 660.84 is: 912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,217.64 = 660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,217.64 = 660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,217.64 × 660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 804,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,665.22/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.07

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