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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.52, 1,320.72 and 708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.52, 1,320.72 and 708.78 is: 1,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.52 : 1,320.72 = 708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.52/1,320.72 = 708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.52x = 1,320.72 × 708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.52x = 936,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,099.92/882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.71

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