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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.92, 1,326.72 and 803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.92, 1,326.72 and 803.84 is: 1,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.92 : 1,326.72 = 803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.92/1,326.72 = 803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.92x = 1,326.72 × 803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.92x = 1,066,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,470.60/885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.80

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