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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,332.24 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,332.24 and 400.90 is: 601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,332.24 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,332.24 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,332.24 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 534,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,095.02/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.59

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