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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,332.90 and 559.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,332.90 and 559.53 is: 840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,332.90 = 559.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,332.90 = 559.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,332.90 × 559.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 745,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,797.54/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.26

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