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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.20, 1,333.88 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.20, 1,333.88 and 402.48 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.20 : 1,333.88 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.20/1,333.88 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.20x = 1,333.88 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.20x = 536,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,860.02/889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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