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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,218.53 and 621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,218.53 and 621.46 is: 857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,218.53 = 621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,218.53 = 621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,218.53 × 621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 757,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,270.73/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.62

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