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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,331.69 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,331.69 and 400.73 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,331.69 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,331.69 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,331.69 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 533,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,639.47/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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