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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,332.71 and 401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,332.71 and 401.26 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,332.71 = 401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,332.71 = 401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,332.71 × 401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 534,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,754.54/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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