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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,330.52 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,330.52 and 400.14 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,330.52 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,330.52 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,330.52 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 532,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,392.27/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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