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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,331.44 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,331.44 and 339.83 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,331.44 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,331.44 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,331.44 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 452,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,465.73/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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