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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,332.48 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,332.48 and 401.24 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,332.48 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,332.48 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,332.48 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 534,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,644.28/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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