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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,330.96 and 523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,330.96 and 523.36 is: 784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,330.96 = 523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,330.96 = 523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,330.96 × 523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 696,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,571.23/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.20

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