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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,331.09 and 521.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,331.09 and 521.87 is: 782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,331.09 = 521.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,331.09 = 521.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,331.09 × 521.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 694,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,660.57/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.71

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