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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.39, 1,330.62 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.39, 1,330.62 and 400.17 is: 600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.39 : 1,330.62 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.39/1,330.62 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.39x = 1,330.62 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.39x = 532,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,474.21/887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.05

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