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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,329.90 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,329.90 and 502.60 is: 752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,329.90 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,329.90 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,329.90 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 668,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,407.74/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.88

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