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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,331.24 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,331.24 and 367.83 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,331.24 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,331.24 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,331.24 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 489,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,668.17/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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