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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,329.50 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,329.50 and 400.34 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,329.50 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,329.50 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,329.50 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 532,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,245.38/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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