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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.17, 1,323.22 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.17, 1,323.22 and 793.02 is: 1,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.17 : 1,323.22 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.17/1,323.22 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.17x = 1,323.22 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.17x = 1,049,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,337.94/886.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.13

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