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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,331.60 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,331.60 and 517.96 is: 776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,331.60 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,331.60 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,331.60 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 689,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,715.54/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.68

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