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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.67, 1,322.48 and 792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.67, 1,322.48 and 792.52 is: 1,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.67 : 1,322.48 = 792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.67/1,322.48 = 792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.67x = 1,322.48 × 792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.67x = 1,048,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,091.85/885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.39

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