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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,330.65 and 791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,330.65 and 791.70 is: 1,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,330.65 = 791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,330.65 = 791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,330.65 × 791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 1,053,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,475.61/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.15

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