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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,324.92 and 676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,324.92 and 676.86 is: 1,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,324.92 = 676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,324.92 = 676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,324.92 × 676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 896,785.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,785.35/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.07

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