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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,321.38 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,321.38 and 607.26 is: 908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,321.38 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,321.38 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,321.38 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 802,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,421.22/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.97

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