Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.28, 1,336 and 783.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 889.28, 1,336 and 783.36 is: 1,176.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
889.28 : 1,336 = 783.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
889.28/1,336 = 783.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
889.28x = 1,336 × 783.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
889.28x = 1,046,568.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,046,568.96/889.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176.87
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