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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.54, 1,321.42 and 786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.54, 1,321.42 and 786.74 is: 1,176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.54 : 1,321.42 = 786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.54/1,321.42 = 786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.54x = 1,321.42 × 786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.54x = 1,039,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,613.97/883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.65

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