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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.73, 1,215.38 and 672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.73, 1,215.38 and 672.23 is: 925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.73 : 1,215.38 = 672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.73/1,215.38 = 672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.73x = 1,215.38 × 672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.73x = 817,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,014.90/882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.55

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