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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,342.80 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,342.80 and 787.20 is: 1,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,342.80 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,342.80 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,342.80 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 1,057,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,052.16/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.80

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