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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.94, 1,324.54 and 791.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.94, 1,324.54 and 791.95 is: 1,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.94 : 1,324.54 = 791.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.94/1,324.54 = 791.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.94x = 1,324.54 × 791.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.94x = 1,048,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,969.45/888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.02

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