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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,218.50 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,218.50 and 643.80 is: 888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,218.50 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,218.50 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,218.50 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 784,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,470.30/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.70

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