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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,333.06 and 836.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,333.06 and 836.77 is: 1,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,333.06 = 836.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,333.06 = 836.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,333.06 × 836.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 1,115,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,459.19/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.44

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