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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.78, 1,332.72 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.78, 1,332.72 and 394.92 is: 592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.78 : 1,332.72 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.78/1,332.72 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.78x = 1,332.72 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.78x = 526,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,317.78/888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.18

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