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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,331.97 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,331.97 and 340.02 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,331.97 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,331.97 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,331.97 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 452,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,896.44/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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