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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.63, 1,217.99 and 856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.63, 1,217.99 and 856.68 is: 1,179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.63 : 1,217.99 = 856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.63/1,217.99 = 856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.63x = 1,217.99 × 856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.63x = 1,043,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,423.39/884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.51

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