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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.73, 1,330.38 and 399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.73, 1,330.38 and 399.65 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.73 : 1,330.38 = 399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.73/1,330.38 = 399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.73x = 1,330.38 × 399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.73x = 531,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,679.72/887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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