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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.74, 1,333.80 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.74, 1,333.80 and 580.51 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.74 : 1,333.80 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.74/1,333.80 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.74x = 1,333.80 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.74x = 774,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,281.34/888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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