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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,216.77 and 633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,216.77 and 633.87 is: 873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,216.77 = 633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,216.77 = 633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,216.77 × 633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 771,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,274.00/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.84

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