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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,219.88 and 634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,219.88 and 634.98 is: 877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,219.88 = 634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,219.88 = 634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,219.88 × 634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 774,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,600.99/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.40

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