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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.69, 1,330.10 and 784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.69, 1,330.10 and 784.90 is: 1,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.69 : 1,330.10 = 784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.69/1,330.10 = 784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.69x = 1,330.10 × 784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.69x = 1,043,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,995.49/886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.41

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