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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.98, 1,217.11 and 658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.98, 1,217.11 and 658.82 is: 908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.98 : 1,217.11 = 658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.98/1,217.11 = 658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.98x = 1,217.11 × 658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.98x = 801,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,850.32/882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.12

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