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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,332.42 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,332.42 and 401.12 is: 601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,332.42 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,332.42 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,332.42 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 534,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,460.31/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.91

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