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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,333.62 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,333.62 and 402.27 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,333.62 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,333.62 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,333.62 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 536,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,475.32/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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