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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.25, 1,219.70 and 661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.25, 1,219.70 and 661.82 is: 913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.25 : 1,219.70 = 661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.25/1,219.70 = 661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.25x = 1,219.70 × 661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.25x = 807,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,215.76/883.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.92

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