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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.73, 1,331.78 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.73, 1,331.78 and 402.12 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.73 : 1,331.78 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.73/1,331.78 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.73x = 1,331.78 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.73x = 535,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,533.36/888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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