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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.86, 1,331.00 and 399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.86, 1,331.00 and 399.95 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.86 : 1,331.00 = 399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.86/1,331.00 = 399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.86x = 1,331.00 × 399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.86x = 532,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,331.29/886.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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