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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,217.73 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,217.73 and 672.48 is: 927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,217.73 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,217.73 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,217.73 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 818,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,899.07/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.79

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