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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.05, 1,332.08 and 400.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.05, 1,332.08 and 400.53 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.05 : 1,332.08 = 400.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.05/1,332.08 = 400.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.05x = 1,332.08 × 400.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.05x = 533,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,539.33/888.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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