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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,223.47 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,223.47 and 833.28 is: 1,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,223.47 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,223.47 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,223.47 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 1,019,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,493.08/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.26

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