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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,327.23 and 847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,327.23 and 847.02 is: 1,273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,327.23 = 847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,327.23 = 847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,327.23 × 847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 1,124,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,190.35/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.64

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