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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,330.15 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,330.15 and 540.06 is: 809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,330.15 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,330.15 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,330.15 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 718,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,360.81/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.15

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