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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,332.07 and 791.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,332.07 and 791.05 is: 1,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,332.07 = 791.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,332.07 = 791.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,332.07 × 791.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 1,053,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,739.13/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.80

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