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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.24, 1,327.44 and 838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.24, 1,327.44 and 838.88 is: 1,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.24 : 1,327.44 = 838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.24/1,327.44 = 838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.24x = 1,327.44 × 838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.24x = 1,113,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,562.87/884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.34

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