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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.70, 1,332.20 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.70, 1,332.20 and 332.92 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.70 : 1,332.20 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.70/1,332.20 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.70x = 1,332.20 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.70x = 443,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,516.02/887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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