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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,331.58 and 579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,331.58 and 579.93 is: 868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,331.58 = 579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,331.58 = 579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,331.58 × 579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 772,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,223.19/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.62

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