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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.29, 1,332.22 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.29, 1,332.22 and 394.43 is: 591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.29 : 1,332.22 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.29/1,332.22 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.29x = 1,332.22 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.29x = 525,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,459.89/888.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.54

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