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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,331.48 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,331.48 and 400.68 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,331.48 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,331.48 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,331.48 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 533,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,497.41/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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