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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,330.41 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,330.41 and 399.86 is: 599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,330.41 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,330.41 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,330.41 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 531,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,971.09/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.79

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