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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,216.08 and 661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,216.08 and 661.23 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,216.08 = 661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,216.08 = 661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,216.08 × 661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 804,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,108.58/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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