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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,329.98 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,329.98 and 501.72 is: 752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,329.98 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,329.98 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,329.98 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 667,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,277.57/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.01

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