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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.11, 1,332.43 and 875.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.11, 1,332.43 and 875.82 is: 1,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.11 : 1,332.43 = 875.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.11/1,332.43 = 875.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.11x = 1,332.43 × 875.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.11x = 1,166,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,968.84/883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.43

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