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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.89, 1,331.37 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.89, 1,331.37 and 400.67 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.89 : 1,331.37 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.89/1,331.37 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.89x = 1,331.37 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.89x = 533,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,440.02/887.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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