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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.86, 1,332.02 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.86, 1,332.02 and 339.74 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.86 : 1,332.02 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.86/1,332.02 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.86x = 1,332.02 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.86x = 452,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,547.15/887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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