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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.34, 1,216.08 and 780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.34, 1,216.08 and 780.52 is: 1,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.34 : 1,216.08 = 780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.34/1,216.08 = 780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.34x = 1,216.08 × 780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.34x = 949,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,174.76/882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.75

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