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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,334.16 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,334.16 and 402.78 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,334.16 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,334.16 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,334.16 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 537,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,372.96/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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