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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.53, 1,217.85 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.53, 1,217.85 and 672.84 is: 928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.53 : 1,217.85 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.53/1,217.85 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.53x = 1,217.85 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.53x = 819,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,418.19/882.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.49

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