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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.88, 1,332.06 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.88, 1,332.06 and 401.08 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.88 : 1,332.06 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.88/1,332.06 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.88x = 1,332.06 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.88x = 534,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,262.62/888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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