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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,325.52 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,325.52 and 812.64 is: 1,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,325.52 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,325.52 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,325.52 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 1,077,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,170.57/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.62

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