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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,218.89 and 771.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,218.89 and 771.46 is: 1,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,218.89 = 771.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,218.89 = 771.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,218.89 × 771.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 940,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,324.88/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.93

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