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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.19, 1,331.09 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.19, 1,331.09 and 400.58 is: 601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.19 : 1,331.09 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.19/1,331.09 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.19x = 1,331.09 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.19x = 533,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,199.37/887.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.00

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