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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.23, 1,331.09 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.23, 1,331.09 and 339.56 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.23 : 1,331.09 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.23/1,331.09 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.23x = 1,331.09 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.23x = 451,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,984.92/887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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