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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,332.54 and 506.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,332.54 and 506.00 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,332.54 = 506.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,332.54 = 506.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,332.54 × 506.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 674,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,258.58/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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