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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,319.52 and 785.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,319.52 and 785.45 is: 1,174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,319.52 = 785.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,319.52 = 785.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,319.52 × 785.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 1,036,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,410.39/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.71

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