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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.89, 1,321.73 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.89, 1,321.73 and 652.80 is: 977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.89 : 1,321.73 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.89/1,321.73 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.89x = 1,321.73 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.89x = 862,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,822.08/882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.28

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