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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,330.65 and 580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,330.65 and 580.12 is: 868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,330.65 = 580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,330.65 = 580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,330.65 × 580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 771,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,931.48/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.39

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