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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.66, 1,331.42 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.66, 1,331.42 and 400.70 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.66 : 1,331.42 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.66/1,331.42 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.66x = 1,331.42 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.66x = 533,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,499.99/887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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