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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,216.71 and 660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,216.71 and 660.30 is: 909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,216.71 = 660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,216.71 = 660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,216.71 × 660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 803,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,393.61/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.89

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