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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.58, 1,319.09 and 786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.58, 1,319.09 and 786.38 is: 1,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.58 : 1,319.09 = 786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.58/1,319.09 = 786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.58x = 1,319.09 × 786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.58x = 1,037,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,305.99/883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.98

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