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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,333.60 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,333.60 and 395.55 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,333.60 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,333.60 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,333.60 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 527,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,504.49/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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