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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.20, 1,332.36 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.20, 1,332.36 and 767.44 is: 1,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.20 : 1,332.36 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.20/1,332.36 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.20x = 1,332.36 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.20x = 1,022,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,506.36/887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.51

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