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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.11, 1,325.74 and 807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.11, 1,325.74 and 807.76 is: 1,209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.11 : 1,325.74 = 807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.11/1,325.74 = 807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.11x = 1,325.74 × 807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.11x = 1,070,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,874.41/885.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.87

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