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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,335.04 and 796.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,335.04 and 796.48 is: 1,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,335.04 = 796.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,335.04 = 796.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,335.04 × 796.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 1,063,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,332.66/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.58

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