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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,330.23 and 579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,330.23 and 579.81 is: 867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,330.23 = 579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,330.23 = 579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,330.23 × 579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 771,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,280.66/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.94

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