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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,330.82 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,330.82 and 502.38 is: 753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,330.82 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,330.82 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,330.82 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 668,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,577.35/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.41

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