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