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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.41, 1,331.52 and 852.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.41, 1,331.52 and 852.58 is: 1,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.41 : 1,331.52 = 852.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.41/1,331.52 = 852.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.41x = 1,331.52 × 852.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.41x = 1,135,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,227.32/887.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.26

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