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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,334.52 and 787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,334.52 and 787 is: 1,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,334.52 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,334.52 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,334.52 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 1,050,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,267.24/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.32

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