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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.52, 1,330.83 and 579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.52, 1,330.83 and 579.43 is: 867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.52 : 1,330.83 = 579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.52/1,330.83 = 579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.52x = 1,330.83 × 579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.52x = 771,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,122.83/888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.87

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