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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,331.18 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,331.18 and 503.30 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,331.18 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,331.18 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,331.18 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 669,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,982.89/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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