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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,216.53 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,216.53 and 633.54 is: 873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,216.53 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,216.53 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,216.53 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 770,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,720.42/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.24

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