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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,332.59 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,332.59 and 333.16 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,332.59 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,332.59 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,332.59 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 443,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,960.69/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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