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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.01, 1,333.67 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.01, 1,333.67 and 402.06 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.01 : 1,333.67 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.01/1,333.67 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.01x = 1,333.67 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.01x = 536,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,218.35/889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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