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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,322.36 and 787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,322.36 and 787.28 is: 1,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,322.36 = 787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,322.36 = 787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,322.36 × 787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 1,041,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,067.58/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.47

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