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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.72, 1,323.60 and 829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.72, 1,323.60 and 829.76 is: 1,238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.72 : 1,323.60 = 829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.72/1,323.60 = 829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.72x = 1,323.60 × 829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.72x = 1,098,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,270.34/886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.58

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