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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,219.86 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,219.86 and 662.58 is: 915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,219.86 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,219.86 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,219.86 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 808,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,254.84/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.45

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