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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.18, 1,329.75 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.18, 1,329.75 and 339.12 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.18 : 1,329.75 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.18/1,329.75 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.18x = 1,329.75 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.18x = 450,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,944.82/887.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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