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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,319.34 and 785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,319.34 and 785.28 is: 1,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,319.34 = 785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,319.34 = 785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,319.34 × 785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 1,036,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,051.32/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.40

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