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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,330.44 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,330.44 and 399.90 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,330.44 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,330.44 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,330.44 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 532,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,042.96/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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