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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.15, 1,330.92 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.15, 1,330.92 and 522.20 is: 783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.15 : 1,330.92 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.15/1,330.92 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.15x = 1,330.92 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.15x = 694,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,999.77/887.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.41

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