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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.05, 1,330.02 and 783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.05, 1,330.02 and 783.99 is: 1,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.05 : 1,330.02 = 783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.05/1,330.02 = 783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.05x = 1,330.02 × 783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.05x = 1,042,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,722.38/886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.82

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