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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,336.67 and 882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,336.67 and 882.80 is: 1,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,336.67 = 882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,336.67 = 882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,336.67 × 882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 1,180,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,005.59/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.29

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