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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,333.80 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,333.80 and 402.57 is: 603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,333.80 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,333.80 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,333.80 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 536,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,947.87/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.73

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