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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.41, 1,219.17 and 661.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.41, 1,219.17 and 661.97 is: 913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.41 : 1,219.17 = 661.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.41/1,219.17 = 661.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.41x = 1,219.17 × 661.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.41x = 807,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,053.96/883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.57

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