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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.61, 1,331.25 and 522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.61, 1,331.25 and 522.31 is: 782.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.61 : 1,331.25 = 522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.61/1,331.25 = 522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.61x = 1,331.25 × 522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.61x = 695,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,325.19/888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.49

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