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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.26, 1,330.98 and 400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.26, 1,330.98 and 400.18 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.26 : 1,330.98 = 400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.26/1,330.98 = 400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.26x = 1,330.98 × 400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.26x = 532,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,631.58/887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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