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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,321.44 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,321.44 and 719.28 is: 1,077.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,321.44 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,321.44 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,321.44 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 950,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,485.36/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.35

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