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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.65, 1,218.19 and 634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.65, 1,218.19 and 634.79 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.65 : 1,218.19 = 634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.65/1,218.19 = 634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.65x = 1,218.19 × 634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.65x = 773,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,290.63/882.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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