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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.54, 1,333.49 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.54, 1,333.49 and 401.93 is: 603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.54 : 1,333.49 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.54/1,333.49 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.54x = 1,333.49 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.54x = 535,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,965.96/888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.20

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