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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,331.64 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,331.64 and 400.52 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,331.64 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,331.64 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,331.64 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 533,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,348.45/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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