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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,331.59 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,331.59 and 523.50 is: 784.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,331.59 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,331.59 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,331.59 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 697,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,087.37/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.65

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