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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,217.28 and 810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,217.28 and 810.24 is: 1,116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,217.28 = 810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,217.28 = 810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,217.28 × 810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 986,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,288.95/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.72

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