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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.91, 1,334.04 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.91, 1,334.04 and 402.30 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.91 : 1,334.04 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.91/1,334.04 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.91x = 1,334.04 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.91x = 536,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,684.29/888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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