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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,329.33 and 578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,329.33 and 578.43 is: 866.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,329.33 = 578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,329.33 = 578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,329.33 × 578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 768,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,924.35/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.37

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