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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,322.30 and 790.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,322.30 and 790.45 is: 1,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,322.30 = 790.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,322.30 = 790.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,322.30 × 790.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 1,045,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,201.47/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.76

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