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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,333.58 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,333.58 and 395.20 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,333.58 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,333.58 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,333.58 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 527,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,022.17/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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