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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,330.98 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,330.98 and 773.20 is: 1,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,330.98 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,330.98 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,330.98 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 1,029,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,113.74/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.39

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