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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,220.61 and 790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,220.61 and 790.56 is: 1,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,220.61 = 790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,220.61 = 790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,220.61 × 790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 964,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,965.44/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.61

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