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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,326.24 and 787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,326.24 and 787.50 is: 1,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,326.24 = 787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,326.24 = 787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,326.24 × 787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 1,044,414
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,414/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.53

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