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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,217.13 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,217.13 and 646.18 is: 891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,217.13 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,217.13 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,217.13 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 786,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,479.60/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.20

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