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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,330.02 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,330.02 and 502.68 is: 752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,330.02 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,330.02 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,330.02 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 668,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,574.45/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.39

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