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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,324.85 and 853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,324.85 and 853.85 is: 1,278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,324.85 = 853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,324.85 = 853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,324.85 × 853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 1,131,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,223.17/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.78

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