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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.11, 1,329.11 and 790.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.11, 1,329.11 and 790.47 is: 1,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.11 : 1,329.11 = 790.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.11/1,329.11 = 790.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.11x = 1,329.11 × 790.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.11x = 1,050,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,625.18/887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.32

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