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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887, 1,331.04 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887, 1,331.04 and 374 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,331.04 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,331.04 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,331.04 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 497,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,808.96/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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