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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,332.03 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,332.03 and 400.67 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,332.03 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,332.03 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,332.03 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 533,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,697.80/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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