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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.21, 1,322.99 and 794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.21, 1,322.99 and 794.39 is: 1,188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.21 : 1,322.99 = 794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.21/1,322.99 = 794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.21x = 1,322.99 × 794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.21x = 1,050,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,966.05/884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.59

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