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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,330.95 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,330.95 and 400.74 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,330.95 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,330.95 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,330.95 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 533,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,364.90/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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