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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.73, 1,331.33 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.73, 1,331.33 and 339.87 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.73 : 1,331.33 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.73/1,331.33 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.73x = 1,331.33 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.73x = 452,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,477.43/887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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