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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,327.50 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,327.50 and 790.92 is: 1,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,327.50 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,327.50 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,327.50 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 1,049,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,946.30/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.81

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