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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,334.11 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,334.11 and 402.08 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,334.11 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,334.11 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,334.11 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 536,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,410.27/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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