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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.87, 1,332.75 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.87, 1,332.75 and 401.25 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.87 : 1,332.75 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.87/1,332.75 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.87x = 1,332.75 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.87x = 534,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,765.94/888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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