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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.35, 1,218.31 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.35, 1,218.31 and 617.69 is: 851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.35 : 1,218.31 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.35/1,218.31 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.35x = 1,218.31 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.35x = 752,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,539.41/883.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.92

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