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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,318.69 and 835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,318.69 and 835.77 is: 1,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,318.69 = 835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,318.69 = 835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,318.69 × 835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 1,102,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,121.54/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.36

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