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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,218.66 and 811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,218.66 and 811.24 is: 1,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,218.66 = 811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,218.66 = 811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,218.66 × 811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 988,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,625.74/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.10

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