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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,331.49 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,331.49 and 394.14 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,331.49 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,331.49 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,331.49 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 524,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,792.52/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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