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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.84, 1,333.72 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.84, 1,333.72 and 395.59 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.84 : 1,333.72 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.84/1,333.72 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.84x = 1,333.72 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.84x = 527,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,597.65/888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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