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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,325.46 and 882.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,325.46 and 882.58 is: 1,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,325.46 = 882.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,325.46 = 882.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,325.46 × 882.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 1,169,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,824.49/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.27

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