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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.90, 1,323.79 and 832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.90, 1,323.79 and 832.18 is: 1,242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.90 : 1,323.79 = 832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.90/1,323.79 = 832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.90x = 1,323.79 × 832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.90x = 1,101,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,631.56/886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.11

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