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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,331.26 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,331.26 and 400.52 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,331.26 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,331.26 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,331.26 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 533,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,196.26/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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