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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,323.43 and 822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,323.43 and 822.36 is: 1,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,323.43 = 822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,323.43 = 822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,323.43 × 822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 1,088,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,331.78/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.52

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