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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,218.06 and 650.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,218.06 and 650.04 is: 896.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,218.06 = 650.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,218.06 = 650.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,218.06 × 650.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 791,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,787.72/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.86

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