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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,325.52 and 780.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,325.52 and 780.99 is: 1,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,325.52 = 780.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,325.52 = 780.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,325.52 × 780.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 1,035,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,217.86/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.32

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