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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,327.26 and 882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,327.26 and 882.96 is: 1,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,327.26 = 882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,327.26 = 882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,327.26 × 882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 1,171,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,917.49/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.12

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