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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,316.64 and 834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,316.64 and 834 is: 1,242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,316.64 = 834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,316.64 = 834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,316.64 × 834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 1,098,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,077.76/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.62

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