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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.43, 1,330.73 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.43, 1,330.73 and 400.16 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.43 : 1,330.73 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.43/1,330.73 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.43x = 1,330.73 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.43x = 532,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,496.26/887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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