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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.04, 1,330.47 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.04, 1,330.47 and 393.62 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.04 : 1,330.47 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.04/1,330.47 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.04x = 1,330.47 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.04x = 523,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,692.95/887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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