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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.05, 1,330.98 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.05, 1,330.98 and 400.06 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.05 : 1,330.98 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.05/1,330.98 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.05x = 1,330.98 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.05x = 532,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,471.86/887.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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