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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,333.14 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,333.14 and 504.03 is: 756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,333.14 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,333.14 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,333.14 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 671,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,942.55/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.05

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