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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,319.96 and 708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,319.96 and 708.28 is: 1,059.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,319.96 = 708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,319.96 = 708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,319.96 × 708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 934,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,901.27/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.93

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