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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,327.20 and 838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,327.20 and 838.40 is: 1,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,327.20 = 838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,327.20 = 838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,327.20 × 838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 1,112,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,724.48/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.05

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