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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,319.82 and 858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,319.82 and 858.82 is: 1,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,319.82 = 858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,319.82 = 858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,319.82 × 858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 1,133,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,487.81/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.55

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