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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,325.28 and 767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,325.28 and 767.80 is: 1,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,325.28 = 767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,325.28 = 767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,325.28 × 767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 1,017,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,549.98/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.85

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