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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,332.19 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,332.19 and 401.12 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,332.19 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,332.19 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,332.19 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 534,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,368.05/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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