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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.88, 1,333.30 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.88, 1,333.30 and 504.96 is: 757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.88 : 1,333.30 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.88/1,333.30 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.88x = 1,333.30 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.88x = 673,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,263.17/888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.43

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