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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,333.16 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,333.16 and 401.42 is: 602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,333.16 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,333.16 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,333.16 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 535,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,148.41/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.33

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