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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.90, 1,330.35 and 832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.90, 1,330.35 and 832.90 is: 1,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.90 : 1,330.35 = 832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.90/1,330.35 = 832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.90x = 1,330.35 × 832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.90x = 1,108,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,048.52/886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.35

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