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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,331.84 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,331.84 and 400.82 is: 601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,331.84 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,331.84 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,331.84 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 533,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,822.45/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.22

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