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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,218.56 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,218.56 and 650.56 is: 897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,218.56 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,218.56 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,218.56 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 792,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,746.39/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.91

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