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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.45, 1,321.97 and 684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.45, 1,321.97 and 684.95 is: 1,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.45 : 1,321.97 = 684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.45/1,321.97 = 684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.45x = 1,321.97 × 684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.45x = 905,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,473.32/882.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.09

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