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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.01, 1,334.54 and 601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.01, 1,334.54 and 601.45 is: 903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.01 : 1,334.54 = 601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.01/1,334.54 = 601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.01x = 1,334.54 × 601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.01x = 802,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,659.08/888.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.89

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