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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,324.53 and 832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,324.53 and 832.68 is: 1,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,324.53 = 832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,324.53 = 832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,324.53 × 832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 1,102,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,909.64/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.86

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