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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.10, 1,321.23 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.10, 1,321.23 and 738.10 is: 1,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.10 : 1,321.23 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.10/1,321.23 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.10x = 1,321.23 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.10x = 975,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,199.86/882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.54

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