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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,333.79 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,333.79 and 401.88 is: 602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,333.79 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,333.79 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,333.79 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 536,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,021.52/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.88

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