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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,217.68 and 630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,217.68 and 630.78 is: 870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,217.68 = 630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,217.68 = 630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,217.68 × 630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 768,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,088.19/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.45

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