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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,333.02 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,333.02 and 401.33 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,333.02 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,333.02 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,333.02 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 534,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,980.92/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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