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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,331.34 and 523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,331.34 and 523.06 is: 783.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,331.34 = 523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,331.34 = 523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,331.34 × 523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 696,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,365.41/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.78

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