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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,332.84 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,332.84 and 401.76 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,332.84 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,332.84 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,332.84 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 535,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,481.80/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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