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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,216.98 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,216.98 and 633.12 is: 872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,216.98 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,216.98 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,216.98 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 770,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,494.38/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.98

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