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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,227.45 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,227.45 and 868.44 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,227.45 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,227.45 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,227.45 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 1,065,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,966.68/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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