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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.22, 1,330.63 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.22, 1,330.63 and 540.52 is: 809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.22 : 1,330.63 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.22/1,330.63 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.22x = 1,330.63 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.22x = 719,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,234.93/888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.75

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