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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,219.44 and 784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,219.44 and 784.66 is: 1,082.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,219.44 = 784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,219.44 = 784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,219.44 × 784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 956,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,845.79/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.23

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