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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.02, 1,331.07 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.02, 1,331.07 and 522.52 is: 784.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.02 : 1,331.07 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.02/1,331.07 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.02x = 1,331.07 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.02x = 695,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,510.70/887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.10

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