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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.85, 1,329.66 and 834.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.85, 1,329.66 and 834.51 is: 1,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.85 : 1,329.66 = 834.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.85/1,329.66 = 834.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.85x = 1,329.66 × 834.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.85x = 1,109,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,614.57/884.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.01

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