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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.77, 1,324.62 and 857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.77, 1,324.62 and 857.52 is: 1,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.77 : 1,324.62 = 857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.77/1,324.62 = 857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.77x = 1,324.62 × 857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.77x = 1,135,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,888.14/882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.74

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