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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,320.28 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,320.28 and 789.28 is: 1,181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,320.28 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,320.28 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,320.28 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 1,042,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,070.60/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.46

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