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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.53, 1,332.59 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.53, 1,332.59 and 401.72 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.53 : 1,332.59 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.53/1,332.59 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.53x = 1,332.59 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.53x = 535,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,319.38/888.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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