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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,325.52 and 796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,325.52 and 796 is: 1,187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,325.52 = 796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,325.52 = 796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,325.52 × 796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 1,055,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,113.92/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.76

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