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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,320.84 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,320.84 and 744.48 is: 1,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,320.84 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,320.84 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,320.84 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 983,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,338.96/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.99

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