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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.43, 1,329.99 and 393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.43, 1,329.99 and 393.67 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.43 : 1,329.99 = 393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.43/1,329.99 = 393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.43x = 1,329.99 × 393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.43x = 523,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,577.35/887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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