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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.65, 1,333.17 and 523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.65, 1,333.17 and 523.70 is: 785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.65 : 1,333.17 = 523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.65/1,333.17 = 523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.65x = 1,333.17 × 523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.65x = 698,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,174.46/888.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.66

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