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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.18, 1,330.98 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.18, 1,330.98 and 400.23 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.18 : 1,330.98 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.18/1,330.98 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.18x = 1,330.98 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.18x = 532,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,698.88/887.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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