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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,321.98 and 745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,321.98 and 745.60 is: 1,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,321.98 = 745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,321.98 = 745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,321.98 × 745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 985,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,668.29/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.42

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