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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,330.67 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,330.67 and 400.20 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,330.67 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,330.67 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,330.67 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 532,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,532.13/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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