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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.48, 1,329.43 and 539.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.48, 1,329.43 and 539.79 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.48 : 1,329.43 = 539.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.48/1,329.43 = 539.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.48x = 1,329.43 × 539.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.48x = 717,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,613.02/887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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