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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,330.10 and 785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,330.10 and 785.40 is: 1,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,330.10 = 785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,330.10 = 785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,330.10 × 785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 1,044,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,660.54/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.68

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