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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.82, 1,323.68 and 774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.82, 1,323.68 and 774.47 is: 1,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.82 : 1,323.68 = 774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.82/1,323.68 = 774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.82x = 1,323.68 × 774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.82x = 1,025,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,150.45/883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.91

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