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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,331.58 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,331.58 and 310.59 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,331.58 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,331.58 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,331.58 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 413,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,575.43/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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