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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,332.89 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,332.89 and 824.72 is: 1,243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,332.89 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,332.89 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,332.89 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 1,099,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,250.25/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.27

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