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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,333.52 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,333.52 and 401.72 is: 602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,333.52 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,333.52 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,333.52 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 535,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,701.65/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.59

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