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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.43, 1,332.21 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.43, 1,332.21 and 401.14 is: 601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.43 : 1,332.21 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.43/1,332.21 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.43x = 1,332.21 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.43x = 534,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,402.72/888.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.51

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