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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.20, 1,331.70 and 780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.20, 1,331.70 and 780.60 is: 1,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.20 : 1,331.70 = 780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.20/1,331.70 = 780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.20x = 1,331.70 × 780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.20x = 1,039,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,525.02/886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.01

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