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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.01, 1,336.04 and 602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.01, 1,336.04 and 602.45 is: 905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.01 : 1,336.04 = 602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.01/1,336.04 = 602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.01x = 1,336.04 × 602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.01x = 804,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,897.30/889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.39

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