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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.43, 1,339.41 and 825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.43, 1,339.41 and 825.79 is: 1,244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.43 : 1,339.41 = 825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.43/1,339.41 = 825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.43x = 1,339.41 × 825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.43x = 1,106,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,071.38/888.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.97

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