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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.82, 1,331.72 and 400.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.82, 1,331.72 and 400.53 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.82 : 1,331.72 = 400.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.82/1,331.72 = 400.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.82x = 1,331.72 × 400.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.82x = 533,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,393.81/887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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