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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.41, 1,326.44 and 840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.41, 1,326.44 and 840.51 is: 1,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.41 : 1,326.44 = 840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.41/1,326.44 = 840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.41x = 1,326.44 × 840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.41x = 1,114,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,881.55/884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.59

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