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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.81, 1,322.79 and 838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.81, 1,322.79 and 838.13 is: 1,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.81 : 1,322.79 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.81/1,322.79 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.81x = 1,322.79 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.81x = 1,108,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,659.18/887.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.76

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