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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.55, 1,331.96 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.55, 1,331.96 and 401.01 is: 601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.55 : 1,331.96 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.55/1,331.96 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.55x = 1,331.96 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.55x = 534,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,127.27/887.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.80

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