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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,223.37 and 792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,223.37 and 792.56 is: 1,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,223.37 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,223.37 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,223.37 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 969,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,594.13/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.37

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