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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,226.13 and 794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,226.13 and 794.56 is: 1,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,226.13 = 794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,226.13 = 794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,226.13 × 794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 974,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,233.85/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.13

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