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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,334.04 and 559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,334.04 and 559.94 is: 840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,334.04 = 559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,334.04 = 559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,334.04 × 559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 746,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,981.09/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.17

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