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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,331.84 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,331.84 and 374.52 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,331.84 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,331.84 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,331.84 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 498,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,800.72/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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