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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,321.70 and 744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,321.70 and 744.60 is: 1,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,321.70 = 744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,321.70 = 744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,321.70 × 744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 984,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,137.82/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.55

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