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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.50, 1,332.74 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.50, 1,332.74 and 522.88 is: 784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.50 : 1,332.74 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.50/1,332.74 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.50x = 1,332.74 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.50x = 696,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,861.07/888.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.31

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