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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,316.42 and 804.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,316.42 and 804.59 is: 1,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,316.42 = 804.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,316.42 = 804.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,316.42 × 804.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 1,059,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,167.76/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.58

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