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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.04, 1,329.12 and 765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.04, 1,329.12 and 765 is: 1,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.04 : 1,329.12 = 765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.04/1,329.12 = 765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.04x = 1,329.12 × 765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.04x = 1,016,776.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,776.80/887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.26

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