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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,330.80 and 752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,330.80 and 752.80 is: 1,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,330.80 = 752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,330.80 = 752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,330.80 × 752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 1,001,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,826.24/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.98

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