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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,331.64 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,331.64 and 340.43 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,331.64 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,331.64 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,331.64 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 453,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,323.55/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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