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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.19, 1,329.15 and 882.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.19, 1,329.15 and 882.47 is: 1,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.19 : 1,329.15 = 882.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.19/1,329.15 = 882.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.19x = 1,329.15 × 882.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.19x = 1,172,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,936.67/892.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.67

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