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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.82, 1,334.25 and 522.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.82, 1,334.25 and 522.78 is: 785.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.82 : 1,334.25 = 522.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.82/1,334.25 = 522.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.82x = 1,334.25 × 522.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.82x = 697,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,519.22/887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.65

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