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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.58, 1,332.45 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.58, 1,332.45 and 402.17 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.58 : 1,332.45 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.58/1,332.45 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.58x = 1,332.45 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.58x = 535,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,864.75/889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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