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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,332.75 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,332.75 and 523.13 is: 785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,332.75 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,332.75 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,332.75 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 697,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,194.84/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.10

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