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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,333.20 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,333.20 and 783.20 is: 1,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,333.20 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,333.20 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,333.20 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 1,044,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,162.24/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.80

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