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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.58, 1,216.86 and 864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.58, 1,216.86 and 864.45 is: 1,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.58 : 1,216.86 = 864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.58/1,216.86 = 864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.58x = 1,216.86 × 864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.58x = 1,051,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,914.63/883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.52

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