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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.78, 1,331.71 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.78, 1,331.71 and 339.88 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.78 : 1,331.71 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.78/1,331.71 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.78x = 1,331.71 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.78x = 452,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,621.59/887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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