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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,336.03 and 798.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,336.03 and 798.19 is: 1,201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,336.03 = 798.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,336.03 = 798.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,336.03 × 798.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 1,066,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,400.45/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.59

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