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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,331.46 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,331.46 and 400.64 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,331.46 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,331.46 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,331.46 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 533,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,429.48/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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