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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.18, 1,332.65 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.18, 1,332.65 and 401.25 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.18 : 1,332.65 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.18/1,332.65 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.18x = 1,332.65 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.18x = 534,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,731.81/889.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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