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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,216.14 and 671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,216.14 and 671.78 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,216.14 = 671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,216.14 = 671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,216.14 × 671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 816,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,972.45/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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