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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,322.33 and 807.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,322.33 and 807.77 is: 1,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,322.33 = 807.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,322.33 = 807.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,322.33 × 807.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 1,068,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,137.77/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.16

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