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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,329.12 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,329.12 and 579.08 is: 866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,329.12 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,329.12 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,329.12 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 769,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,660.16/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.85

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