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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.13, 1,322.70 and 779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.13, 1,322.70 and 779.62 is: 1,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.13 : 1,322.70 = 779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.13/1,322.70 = 779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.13x = 1,322.70 × 779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.13x = 1,031,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,203.37/882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.99

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