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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.87, 1,331.28 and 785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.87, 1,331.28 and 785.06 is: 1,175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.87 : 1,331.28 = 785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.87/1,331.28 = 785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.87x = 1,331.28 × 785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.87x = 1,045,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,128.02/888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.79

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