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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.95, 1,220.46 and 790.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.95, 1,220.46 and 790.41 is: 1,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.95 : 1,220.46 = 790.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.95/1,220.46 = 790.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.95x = 1,220.46 × 790.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.95x = 964,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,663.79/883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.31

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