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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,330.75 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,330.75 and 400.09 is: 599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,330.75 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,330.75 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,330.75 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 532,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,419.77/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.90

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