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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.66, 1,331.37 and 751.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.66, 1,331.37 and 751.50 is: 1,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.66 : 1,331.37 = 751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.66/1,331.37 = 751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.66x = 1,331.37 × 751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.66x = 1,000,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,524.56/888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.88

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