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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,316.85 and 784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,316.85 and 784.88 is: 1,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,316.85 = 784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,316.85 = 784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,316.85 × 784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 1,033,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,562.64/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.74

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