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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,323.90 and 804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,323.90 and 804.87 is: 1,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,323.90 = 804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,323.90 = 804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,323.90 × 804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 1,065,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,567.39/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.95

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