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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,331.16 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,331.16 and 400.15 is: 600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,331.16 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,331.16 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,331.16 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 532,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,663.84/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.22

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