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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.79, 1,331.68 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.79, 1,331.68 and 339.67 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.79 : 1,331.68 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.79/1,331.68 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.79x = 1,331.68 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.79x = 452,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,328.97/887.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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