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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,215.83 and 780.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,215.83 and 780.37 is: 1,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,215.83 = 780.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,215.83 = 780.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,215.83 × 780.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 948,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,796.17/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.51

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