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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.69, 1,327.10 and 782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.69, 1,327.10 and 782.90 is: 1,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.69 : 1,327.10 = 782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.69/1,327.10 = 782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.69x = 1,327.10 × 782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.69x = 1,038,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,986.59/884.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.41

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