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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,333.61 and 401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,333.61 and 401.98 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,333.61 = 401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,333.61 = 401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,333.61 × 401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 536,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,084.55/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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