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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,330.56 and 798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,330.56 and 798.04 is: 1,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,330.56 = 798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,330.56 = 798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,330.56 × 798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 1,061,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,840.10/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.55

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