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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,323.48 and 790.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,323.48 and 790.22 is: 1,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,323.48 = 790.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,323.48 = 790.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,323.48 × 790.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 1,045,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,843.87/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.05

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