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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,329.38 and 784.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,329.38 and 784.42 is: 1,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,329.38 = 784.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,329.38 = 784.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,329.38 × 784.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 1,042,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,792.26/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.73

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