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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.07, 1,319.46 and 801.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.07, 1,319.46 and 801.88 is: 1,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.07 : 1,319.46 = 801.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.07/1,319.46 = 801.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.07x = 1,319.46 × 801.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.07x = 1,058,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,044.93/882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.50

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