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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,331.78 and 768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,331.78 and 768.35 is: 1,153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,331.78 = 768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,331.78 = 768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,331.78 × 768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 1,023,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,272.65/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.08

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