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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,331.80 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,331.80 and 503.96 is: 755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,331.80 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,331.80 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,331.80 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 671,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,173.93/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.93

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