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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,332.04 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,332.04 and 541.29 is: 811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,332.04 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,332.04 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,332.04 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 721,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,019.93/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.05

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