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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.46, 1,331.88 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.46, 1,331.88 and 503.44 is: 754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.46 : 1,331.88 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.46/1,331.88 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.46x = 1,331.88 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.46x = 670,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,516.45/888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.70

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