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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.15, 1,333.90 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.15, 1,333.90 and 402.21 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.15 : 1,333.90 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.15/1,333.90 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.15x = 1,333.90 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.15x = 536,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,501.25/889.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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