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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,331.70 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,331.70 and 427.20 is: 639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,331.70 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,331.70 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,331.70 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 568,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,902.24/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.91

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