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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,330.64 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,330.64 and 521.68 is: 782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,330.64 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,330.64 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,330.64 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 694,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,168.28/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.51

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