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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.56, 1,333.08 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.56, 1,333.08 and 504.08 is: 756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.56 : 1,333.08 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.56/1,333.08 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.56x = 1,333.08 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.56x = 671,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,978.97/888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.26

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