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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,323.09 and 787.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,323.09 and 787.78 is: 1,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,323.09 = 787.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,323.09 = 787.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,323.09 × 787.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 1,042,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,303.84/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.14

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