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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,321.77 and 790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,321.77 and 790.26 is: 1,182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,321.77 = 790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,321.77 = 790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,321.77 × 790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 1,044,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,541.96/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.92

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