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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,320.03 and 747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,320.03 and 747.50 is: 1,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,320.03 = 747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,320.03 = 747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,320.03 × 747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 986,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,715.82/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.59

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