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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,216.60 and 792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,216.60 and 792.40 is: 1,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,216.60 = 792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,216.60 = 792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,216.60 × 792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 964,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,033.84/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.79

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