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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.68, 1,322.60 and 838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.68, 1,322.60 and 838 is: 1,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.68 : 1,322.60 = 838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.68/1,322.60 = 838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.68x = 1,322.60 × 838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.68x = 1,108,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,338.80/887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.58

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