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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,331.51 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,331.51 and 400.59 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,331.51 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,331.51 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,331.51 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 533,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,387.59/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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