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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,333.62 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,333.62 and 239.75 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,333.62 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,333.62 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,333.62 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 319,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,735.40/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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