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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.30, 1,330.95 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.30, 1,330.95 and 401.30 is: 601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.30 : 1,330.95 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.30/1,330.95 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.30x = 1,330.95 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.30x = 534,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,110.24/887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.95

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