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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.85, 1,326.34 and 832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.85, 1,326.34 and 832.98 is: 1,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.85 : 1,326.34 = 832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.85/1,326.34 = 832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.85x = 1,326.34 × 832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.85x = 1,104,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,803.90/882.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.41

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