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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.41, 1,331.57 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.41, 1,331.57 and 400.35 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.41 : 1,331.57 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.41/1,331.57 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.41x = 1,331.57 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.41x = 533,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,094.05/887.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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