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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.85, 1,323.95 and 776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.85, 1,323.95 and 776.32 is: 1,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.85 : 1,323.95 = 776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.85/1,323.95 = 776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.85x = 1,323.95 × 776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.85x = 1,027,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,801.67/883.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.88

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