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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,326.02 and 833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,326.02 and 833.68 is: 1,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,326.02 = 833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,326.02 = 833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,326.02 × 833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 1,105,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,476.35/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.35

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