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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.43, 1,219.02 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.43, 1,219.02 and 705.16 is: 974.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.43 : 1,219.02 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.43/1,219.02 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.43x = 1,219.02 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.43x = 859,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,608.97/882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.13

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