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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,331.94 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,331.94 and 401.15 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,331.94 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,331.94 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,331.94 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 534,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,301.07/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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