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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,330.83 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,330.83 and 400.26 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,330.83 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,330.83 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,330.83 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 532,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,678.02/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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