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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,332.14 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,332.14 and 394.23 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,332.14 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,332.14 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,332.14 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 525,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,172.58/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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