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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,333.64 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,333.64 and 401.82 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,333.64 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,333.64 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,333.64 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 535,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,883.22/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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