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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.27, 1,330.90 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.27, 1,330.90 and 399.75 is: 599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.27 : 1,330.90 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.27/1,330.90 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.27x = 1,330.90 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.27x = 532,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,018.62/887.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.62

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