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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.70, 1,324.05 and 796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.70, 1,324.05 and 796.30 is: 1,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.70 : 1,324.05 = 796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.70/1,324.05 = 796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.70x = 1,324.05 × 796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.70x = 1,054,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,341.02/882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.45

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