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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,330.65 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,330.65 and 503.10 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,330.65 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,330.65 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,330.65 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 669,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,450.02/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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