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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.30, 1,331.15 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.30, 1,331.15 and 521.90 is: 782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.30 : 1,331.15 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.30/1,331.15 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.30x = 1,331.15 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.30x = 694,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,727.19/887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.97

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