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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.97, 1,323.24 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.97, 1,323.24 and 710.04 is: 1,064.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.97 : 1,323.24 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.97/1,323.24 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.97x = 1,323.24 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.97x = 939,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,553.33/882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.08

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