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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,332.83 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,332.83 and 536.70 is: 806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,332.83 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,332.83 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,332.83 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 715,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,329.86/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.11

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