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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.72, 1,333.20 and 518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.72, 1,333.20 and 518.68 is: 778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.72 : 1,333.20 = 518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.72/1,333.20 = 518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.72x = 1,333.20 × 518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.72x = 691,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,504.18/888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.09

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