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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.59, 1,331.54 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.59, 1,331.54 and 400.38 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.59 : 1,331.54 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.59/1,331.54 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.59x = 1,331.54 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.59x = 533,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,116.49/887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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