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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,333.23 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,333.23 and 402.04 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,333.23 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,333.23 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,333.23 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 536,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,011.79/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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