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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.11, 1,326.23 and 872.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.11, 1,326.23 and 872.11 is: 1,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.11 : 1,326.23 = 872.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.11/1,326.23 = 872.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.11x = 1,326.23 × 872.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.11x = 1,156,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,618.45/884.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.23

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