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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,333.49 and 401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,333.49 and 401.75 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,333.49 = 401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,333.49 = 401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,333.49 × 401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 535,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,720.93/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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