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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,322.22 and 752.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,322.22 and 752.09 is: 1,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,322.22 = 752.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,322.22 = 752.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,322.22 × 752.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 994,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,424.65/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.80

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