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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.23, 1,326.30 and 795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.23, 1,326.30 and 795.08 is: 1,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.23 : 1,326.30 = 795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.23/1,326.30 = 795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.23x = 1,326.30 × 795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.23x = 1,054,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,514.94/888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.21

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