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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,333.74 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,333.74 and 311.86 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,333.74 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,333.74 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,333.74 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 415,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,940.16/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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