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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,333.51 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,333.51 and 426.47 is: 639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,333.51 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,333.51 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,333.51 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 568,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,696.67/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.65

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