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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,334.07 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,334.07 and 524.52 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,334.07 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,334.07 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,334.07 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 699,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,746.40/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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