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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.79, 1,218.53 and 621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.79, 1,218.53 and 621.57 is: 857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.79 : 1,218.53 = 621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.79/1,218.53 = 621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.79x = 1,218.53 × 621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.79x = 757,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,401.69/882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.96

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