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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,324.10 and 780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,324.10 and 780.90 is: 1,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,324.10 = 780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,324.10 = 780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,324.10 × 780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 1,033,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,989.69/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.41

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