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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.22, 1,216.07 and 672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.22, 1,216.07 and 672.73 is: 926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.22 : 1,216.07 = 672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.22/1,216.07 = 672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.22x = 1,216.07 × 672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.22x = 818,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,086.77/883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.25

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