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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,321.71 and 775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,321.71 and 775.23 is: 1,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,321.71 = 775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,321.71 = 775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,321.71 × 775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 1,024,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,629.24/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.24

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