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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,333.20 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,333.20 and 402.24 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,333.20 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,333.20 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,333.20 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 536,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,266.37/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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