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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,332.30 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,332.30 and 522.20 is: 783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,332.30 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,332.30 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,332.30 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 695,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,727.06/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.65

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