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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,321.98 and 707.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,321.98 and 707.82 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,321.98 = 707.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,321.98 = 707.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,321.98 × 707.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 935,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,723.88/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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