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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.30, 1,216.44 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.30, 1,216.44 and 633.36 is: 873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.30 : 1,216.44 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.30/1,216.44 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.30x = 1,216.44 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.30x = 770,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,444.44/882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.22

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