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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,330.14 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,330.14 and 521.64 is: 782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,330.14 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,330.14 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,330.14 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 693,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,854.23/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.00

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