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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,321.93 and 699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,321.93 and 699.49 is: 1,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,321.93 = 699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,321.93 = 699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,321.93 × 699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 924,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,676.82/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.57

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