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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.62, 1,216.26 and 751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.62, 1,216.26 and 751.40 is: 1,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.62 : 1,216.26 = 751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.62/1,216.26 = 751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.62x = 1,216.26 × 751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.62x = 913,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,897.76/882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.44

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