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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,319.45 and 785.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,319.45 and 785.39 is: 1,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,319.45 = 785.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,319.45 = 785.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,319.45 × 785.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 1,036,272.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,272.31/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.55

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