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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.57, 1,264.97 and 887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.57, 1,264.97 and 887.86 is: 1,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.57 : 1,264.97 = 887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.57/1,264.97 = 887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.57x = 1,264.97 × 887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.57x = 1,123,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,116.26/916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.35

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