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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.54, 1,215.14 and 749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.54, 1,215.14 and 749.48 is: 1,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.54 : 1,215.14 = 749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.54/1,215.14 = 749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.54x = 1,215.14 × 749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.54x = 910,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,725.23/882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.94

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