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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.56, 1,321.66 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.56, 1,321.66 and 607.72 is: 910.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.56 : 1,321.66 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.56/1,321.66 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.56x = 1,321.66 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.56x = 803,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,199.22/882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.08

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