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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,333.20 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,333.20 and 582.93 is: 874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,333.20 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,333.20 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,333.20 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 777,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,162.28/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.27

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