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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.07, 1,328.78 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.07, 1,328.78 and 520.76 is: 780.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.07 : 1,328.78 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.07/1,328.78 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.07x = 1,328.78 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.07x = 691,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,966.23/887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.06

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