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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.93, 1,332.11 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.93, 1,332.11 and 400.98 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.93 : 1,332.11 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.93/1,332.11 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.93x = 1,332.11 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.93x = 534,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,147.46/887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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