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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,331.64 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,331.64 and 400.95 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,331.64 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,331.64 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,331.64 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 533,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,921.06/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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