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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,330.98 and 400.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,330.98 and 400.93 is: 601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,330.98 = 400.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,330.98 = 400.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,330.98 × 400.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 533,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,629.81/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.23

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