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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.77, 1,331.60 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.77, 1,331.60 and 340.01 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.77 : 1,331.60 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.77/1,331.60 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.77x = 1,331.60 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.77x = 452,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,755.62/887.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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