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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.65, 1,360.31 and 882.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.65, 1,360.31 and 882.65 is: 1,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.65 : 1,360.31 = 882.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.65/1,360.31 = 882.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.65x = 1,360.31 × 882.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.65x = 1,200,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,677.62/912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.59

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