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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,333.50 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,333.50 and 838.44 is: 1,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,333.50 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,333.50 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,333.50 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 1,118,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,059.74/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.59

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