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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,331.84 and 400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,331.84 and 400.94 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,331.84 = 400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,331.84 = 400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,331.84 × 400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 533,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,979.27/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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