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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,330.02 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,330.02 and 400.01 is: 599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,330.02 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,330.02 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,330.02 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 532,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,014.65/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.64

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