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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,330.88 and 785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,330.88 and 785.43 is: 1,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,330.88 = 785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,330.88 = 785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,330.88 × 785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 1,045,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,309.15/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.29

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