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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.04, 1,330.83 and 521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.04, 1,330.83 and 521.60 is: 782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.04 : 1,330.83 = 521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.04/1,330.83 = 521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.04x = 1,330.83 × 521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.04x = 694,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,154.27/887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.55

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