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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,325.28 and 786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,325.28 and 786.16 is: 1,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,325.28 = 786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,325.28 = 786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,325.28 × 786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 1,041,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,882.12/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.43

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