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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,324.22 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,324.22 and 822 is: 1,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,324.22 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,324.22 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,324.22 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 1,088,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,508.84/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.96

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