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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,218.35 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,218.35 and 672.60 is: 928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,218.35 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,218.35 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,218.35 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 819,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,462.21/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.31

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