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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.25, 1,325.34 and 795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.25, 1,325.34 and 795.91 is: 1,187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.25 : 1,325.34 = 795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.25/1,325.34 = 795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.25x = 1,325.34 × 795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.25x = 1,054,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,851.36/888.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.56

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