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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,333.76 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,333.76 and 426.51 is: 639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,333.76 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,333.76 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,333.76 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 568,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,861.98/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.85

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