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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.63, 1,335.08 and 826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.63, 1,335.08 and 826.16 is: 1,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.63 : 1,335.08 = 826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.63/1,335.08 = 826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.63x = 1,335.08 × 826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.63x = 1,102,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,986.78/885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.43

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