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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,330.73 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,330.73 and 522.45 is: 782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,330.73 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,330.73 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,330.73 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 695,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,239.24/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.87

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