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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,331.15 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,331.15 and 339.55 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,331.15 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,331.15 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,331.15 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 451,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,991.98/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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