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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,330.40 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,330.40 and 399.92 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,330.40 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,330.40 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,330.40 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 532,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,053.57/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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