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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.78, 1,338.21 and 810.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.78, 1,338.21 and 810.02 is: 1,221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.78 : 1,338.21 = 810.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.78/1,338.21 = 810.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.78x = 1,338.21 × 810.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.78x = 1,083,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,976.86/887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.00

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