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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.66, 1,333.16 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.66, 1,333.16 and 401.94 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.66 : 1,333.16 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.66/1,333.16 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.66x = 1,333.16 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.66x = 535,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,850.33/888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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